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Apache Tear and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Apache Tear and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Boracite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Apache Tear and Boracite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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